Bronchial Asthma Treatment

Ayurveda and Homeopathy recommend a holistic approach to respiratory health.

Rather than just treating surface symptoms, it is recommended that you provide ongoing nourishment and support to the lungs and the respiratory system.

Bronchial Asthma

In Ayurveda, Bronchial Asthma is known as Thamaka Shvasa. It is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the airways. It is characterized by sneezing, difficulty in breathing and shortness of breath and wheezing. According to Ayurveda, the aggravation of kapha dosha blocks the flow of air creating spasms in the bronchial area causing the condition.

Asthma attacks may come without warnings as the patient may be sensitive to certain substances like dust and pollutants or even certain foods.

Causes of Bronchial Asthma

According to Ayurveda, Accumulation of aggravated kapha in the airways lead to obstructions in the passage interruptions in airflow causing Bronchial Asthma. It also occurs largely due to environmental or genetic factors but there are no exact causes to the condition. There are certain factors trigger an asthma reaction they are:

Exposure to substances like dust, pollen, animal fur, and even certain bacteria’s

Cold, flu and pneumonia

Pollutants such as smoke and chemicals

Anxiety and Stress

Extreme physical activity and exercise can induce asthma.

Certain Medications can trigger attacks

Perfumes and incenses

Extreme Weather conditions and changes in temperature.

Certain Food additives can also trigger asthma

Symptoms of Bronchial Asthma

The symptoms of asthma can vary for each individuals depending on certain factors. The common symptoms of asthma are:

Breathlessness or shortness breath

Pain or tightness in chest.

trouble sleeping due to breathlessness

Coughing

wheezing

whistling sound in the chest while breathing

Cold and flu

Herbs for bronchial asthma

A number of herbs have been touted to give relief and prevent asthma they are:

Ginger – it helps in decreasing inflammation and decreasing and managing asthma symptoms

Turmeric – it helps prevent asthma attacks and keep allergies at bay

Lemon grass – it contains anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties and is rich in vitamin c that boosts immunity and fights inflammation

Garlic – it has anti-inflammatory properties that help clear congestions in the chest